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Ceramides Ceramides are lipids (a form of oil) commonly found in skin care products designed for sensitive or eczema-prone skin. They create a protective barrier, helping the skin hold onto moisture while protecting it from the outside world -- things like pollution and other irritants.

If your hair is prone to breakage or splitting, ceramides coat the hair shaft and reinforce it like scaffolding. Try Kérastase Fibre Architect, $42, before styling -- it fills in holes and strengthens each hair strand. If you're looking for a deep treatment, there's Biolage Color Care Cera-Repair Pro, $35.